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Take five minutes before every call or task to decide what result you want to attain. One way to do this is to visualize what you want, so you can see what it looks like. Now take five minutes after each call or task to determine whether your desired result was achieved. If your desired result wasn't achieved, visualize it again adding any missing links or actions to complete the call or task. Also visualize how excited you are when your result is realized! 

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"Call & Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church is a captivating, evidence-based exploration of how an establishment that began “down by the riverside” has produced extraordinary leaders who thrive in top boardrooms and businesses, and how we can bolster the pipeline from the pews more intentionally. "It merges culture, neuroscience, and positive psychology tenets to dissect how the Black Church develops business leaders. Call & Response is also the second collaboration between Amistad and JVL Media, a full-service media packaging firm and independent publisher founded by Viola Davis, Julius Tennon and Lavaille Lavette. And as an award-winning author, Fortune 100 C-Suite advisor, International Coaching Federation–certified executive and personal coach, speaker, and the CEO/founder of no silos communications llc., L.Michelle is well set up to do this work. "With its rich storytelling and insights, Call & Response is grounded in an interdisciplinary foundation that blends science, history and culture, and leadership theory which provide the scaffolding for a research-informed exploration of leadership that is both culturally resonant and future-ready. "The result is the Call & Response Leadership Revival Framework, a transformative model structured around three timeless pillars of personal development, deepening of relationships and activating impact in business, the community and beyond. The ten lessons, lifted from the legacy of the Black Church and validated by contemporary research, deliver a new blueprint for leadership in the boardroom, in the pews, and beyond. "Call & Response doesn’t just examine leadership. It calls for it."--from my incredible Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing editors. Coming February 2026. Presale soon! Reel created with AI. #CallandResponse

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Today, I had the pleasure of facilitating Leading with EQ Impact with Project Transformation of Tennessee / Ministry Leadership where Relationships Grow, Leaders Emerge, and Communities Change. The audience were part of a team who coaches other team leaders. What did we talk about? Trust Isn't Built on What You Say—It's Built Before You Speak In today's virtual session, we explored how your tone, body language, and presence shape trust before a single word is heard. 3 Leadership Tools That Change Everything: 🔹 The EQ Impact® Loop: Pause, Process, Persevere The foundation of emotional intelligence in action. Pause to create space between stimulus and response. Process to find meaning—ask yourself what emotion is driving you and whether you're trying to be right or effective. Persevere to move forward with intention. This is how you keep your peace and power under pressure. 🔹 The Body Language Audit (Nonverbal Awareness) 75-90% of communication is body language. Your body speaks before your mouth opens. Four quick checkpoints: shoulders, jaw, arms, eye contact. Does your body match the message you want received? 🔹 Intent vs. Impact: People don't experience your intentions—they experience your impact. High-EQ leaders close the gap between what they mean and what others receive. The fix? Name your intent out loud, match your tone to your message, and invite real-time feedback. The Bottom Line: When your tone says "defensive," your logic doesn't matter. When your body contradicts your words, trust defaults to your body. Every single time. This is EQ Impact® in motion—pausing, processing, and persevering to keep your peace and power. Ready to bring this to your organization? Whether through facilitated training, keynote speaking, or as your Fractional Talent Development Partner, your leaders will increase awareness of how tone, body language, and presence shape trust before they speak. They'll learn practical tools to pause, regulate, and respond with intention when pressure is high and align intent and impact so conversations stay productive and decisions keep moving. If your leaders are navigating high-stakes conversations, building trust across teams, or leading through uncertainty—let's talk. 📧 nicole@thenicolefsmith.com | 🌐 www.thenicolefsmith.com

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We build experience over our lives and our careers, this all makes us who we are and arms us with what it takes to make a pivot. On the Second Act Success Podcast episode 246, I chat with Kayla M. Sweet, MA, SHRM-CP , about her experience shifting in her corporate career and her work as an intuitive life coach and author. Kayla shares such gems about how our experience is never wasted and how we can follow our values to build a second act. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or at https://lnkd.in/ebw3dRYc. 🎧 #secondact #careerexperience #careertransition #followyourintuition #internallyguided

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The formula Dr. Neal Baer calls Data → Emotion → Action— is the focus of our latest blog post, inspired by our conversation with this Emmy-nominated writer and Harvard educator. Dr. Baer’s journey from the ER to Law & Order: SVU reveals why storytelling is a leadership essential, not just a creative skill. In this post, we explore: 🔹 Why data alone isn’t enough 🔹 How stories move people—and policy 🔹 A case study from Measures for Justice 🔹 Practical tools to lead with empathy and evidence From fundraisers to public health to TV drama, the lesson is the same: If you want people to act, help them feel. 📘 Check out the blog in the comments below #StoryDrivenLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #SocialImpact #DataStorytelling #Narativ #CommunicationStrategy #Harvard #NealBaer

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Testimonial from Eve – Counseling Psychologist "The classes were incredibly impactful and have greatly enhanced how I communicate and engage with others. I am gradually incorporating these lessons into my day-to-day interactions." Key takeaways for me included: 1. Crafting a compelling message: ✅ Understanding my audience and their background to tailor my delivery. ✅ Using an anchor message to stay focused on the key takeaway. ✅ Incorporating short, relatable stories to captivate and connect with the audience. 2. Effective communication skills: ✅ Eye contact etiquette. ✅ Keeping an open and confident body posture. ✅ Using vocal prowess to create impact. ✅ Observing body language and interpreting it accurately to respond appropriately. 3. Managing anxiety while presenting: ✅ Using cue cards instead of large sheets of paper for key points. ✅ Taking intentional pauses to breathe and stay composed. "These insights have been transformative, not just for public speaking, but also for how I connect with people on a daily basis."

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Here's a snippet of Session 5 of Joyful VA Coaching, here I am sharing 3 simple practices—celebration notes, joy check-ins, and gratitude tracking—to infuse humanity into your service. These joyful touches make clients feel seen, boost retention by up to 30%, and turn you into a trusted partner. Ready to spark deeper trust and loyalty?

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Community engagement is crucial for businesses seeking to contribute to positive societal change, and emotional intelligence plays a significant role in fostering these relationships. Leaders who possess high emotional intelligence can foster trust, cultivate strong partnerships, and engage meaningfully with their communities. Emotionally intelligent leaders approach community engagement with empathy and active listening, which allows them to truly understand the needs, concerns, and aspirations of the people they work with. Whether it’s local communities, NGOs, or other stakeholders, these leaders can forge deeper connections that go beyond transactional relationships. Through effective communication and emotional awareness, these leaders can build stronger partnerships based on mutual respect and shared values. By understanding the emotional drivers behind community issues, emotionally intelligent leaders can ensure that their business’s efforts are not only aligned with their values but also with the values of the community. This leads to authentic partnerships that create greater social impact. By incorporating emotional intelligence into their community engagement strategy, businesses are better equipped to make a positive contribution to the social landscape. Their initiatives become more effective, their relationships more authentic, and their long-term impact greater.

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In this episode of Might in Motion, host Marianna Kinnee sits down with Amy Chambers — executive coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author of 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. of Powerful People. We discuss: - How to lead with heart in high-performance environments - Helping clients overcome fear, doubt, and self-sabotage - The habits that shape successful people - What leaders today are missing (and how to fix it) - How endurance running shaped Amy’s coaching and mindset - The power of intentional planning & the importance of showing up Whether you’re a new leader or looking to re-ignite your inner fire, this episode is a roadmap to resilience, purpose, and sustainable success. Follow Amy: Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e4P5N5e6 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eYUJ_nyu Website: https://amymchambers.com

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Sharing a few behind-the-scenes moments from a recent event where I was invited to demo color analysis and its impact on professional image. I’m always grateful to be asked to bring this work into spaces where growth and presence matter. The focus was practical. For leaders, speakers, attorneys, and executives, how you show up visually either supports your message or creates doubt. When your color aligns with who you are and what you represent, your presence feels clearer and more intentional. If you’re hosting a corporate event or leadership gathering in Austin and want to bring color strategy to your audience, feel free to reach out. And in the month of love, Signature Color Analysis is currently $500 off (now $499) for those ready to refine how they show up. Just send me a message! #ColorAnalysis #MonthOfLove #AustinEvents #WomenInBusiness #ImageMatters #CelesteMoore

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Professional growth does not happen by accident. It happens through consistent learning. Our newest edition of the Assistant Assets Newsletter is out, and it is designed specifically for administrative professionals who want practical insight, leadership development, and real world strategies to strengthen their careers. Whether you are an executive assistant, administrative professional, or career focused leader, this newsletter supports your professional development journey. If you are not already part of our community, I encourage you to sign up and receive valuable insight delivered directly to you. Join here: https://lnkd.in/g-4H8rvg #AdministrativeProfessionals #ExecutiveAssistants #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #AssistantAssets

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🚨The Leaders Coach Podcast Season 3 Ep 9 drops Wednesday, April 29th, 2026🚨 “The Man In The Mirror” 🎤Dr. Shanita Brown discusses the importance of self-awareness and leadership in her podcast. She highlights the significance of connections and relationships, emphasizing that what we connect with shapes our future. Dr. Brown shares her personal experiences, including a recent episode of frustration and the need to take emotional health days. She encourages listeners to reflect on their internal connections and the relationships they build, suggesting that these can either hinder or propel their progress. 🎤 Listen: https://lnkd.in/gWP82qhS theleaderscoachpodcast.com https://apple.co/3YDoYJx https://lnkd.in/g4U39hVn Engage and join the conversation on our Spotify page, IG @theleaderscoachpod, or us leaderscoach@shanitabrown.com #TheLeadersCoach #Podcast #ShanitaBrownEmpowers #leadershipdevelopment #SelfLeadership #selfawareness #leadership #leadershipcoach #fypviral

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I’ve realized something important. 𝙒𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 – 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. I see this pattern in my clients...and in myself too. In the latest episode of Chain of Learning, I share how this realization influenced my focus word for 2026: HARVEST For me, harvest isn’t about doing more. It’s about finishing what’s ready, releasing what we’re over-holding, and letting learning move into impact. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬? 🎧 Tune in or watch the full episode if you're ready to take your learning into impact, and to free space for new knowledge to be planted. 🎙️ChainOfLearning.com/65

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🎙️ Episode #16 is LIVE | “Leadership Beyond Conversation: Advancing Agenda 2030 Through Action” AM Talk Show with Dr. Tekemia Dorsey Agenda 2030 requires leaders who are prepared to move from discussion to measurable action. In Episode #16, we examine how intentional leadership, strategic partnerships, and accountability are essential to creating sustainable solutions and driving long-term community impact. 🔹 Key takeaway: Transformational leadership is measured by the ability to turn vision into sustainable outcomes. This episode is for executives, professionals, policymakers, and community leaders committed to advancing Agenda 2030 through purposeful leadership and results-driven action. 🎧 Watch now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ehK_GWS3 #Leadership #AMTalkShow #Episode16 #Agenda2030 #SustainableDevelopment #ResultsDriven #ExecutiveLeadership #CommunityImpact #DrTekemiaDorsey

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Yesterday I spoke at HR Empower on Secure Leadership to an amazing group of women, thanks to Katherine Fry, SHRM- SCP We centered the conversation on one core premise: Leadership is a relationship — and it begins with the relationship you have with yourself. We explored attachment styles and how they show up at work, especially under stress. Conflict, responsibility, and transition activate learned patterns of relating in otherwise capable leaders. These patterns can look like over-control, withdrawal, reactivity, or self-doubt. What often gets labeled as challenging behavior is, in many cases, nervous system activation. If leaders understood this, many relational breakdowns wouldn’t turn personal. Many workplace moments like giving feedback, engaging in conflict, or navigating transition can be approached with more clarity, attunement, and repair. I was thrilled to share this knowledge and uber excited by the engagement and interest in the room. There was a shared recognition that many workplace situations don’t need to escalate as much as they do. With the right awareness and skill, they can be addressed earlier, with more clarity and steadiness, creating more opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and connectedness. Understanding attachment and nervous system dynamics doesn’t eliminate conflict. Instead, it builds our capacity to lead through it with courage and integrity! #HREMPOWER Katherine Fry, SHRM- SCP Katie Clapper Viviane Ribeiro Katriona Hembury Dana L. Peterson Jenna Ioffredo Begoña Platt, SHRM-CP

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Tool Tuesday | On Target Coaching & Consulting, LLC Reginald M. Holiday, Founder & Chief Strategic Coach | Strategic Leadership Expert | 30 Years Helping Leaders Excel Across Marketplace, Church, Nonprofit & Academic Sectors Great leaders think about what they’re thinking about. So much of our success as leaders requires us to think strategically and critically. Over my 30+ years leading across sectors, I’ve seen firsthand how transformational it is when leaders set aside intentional time to reflect. Recently, while reading Thinking About the Future by Andy Hines and Peter Bishop, I was struck by their framework for strategic foresight. They emphasize two essential components of a leader’s thinking: 1️⃣ Thinking Content – What you think about: Are you making sound judgments, evaluating ideas through the lens of your worldview, and solving the right problems? 2️⃣ Thinking Style – How you think about it: Are you aware of your natural approach to decision-making, collaboration, and problem-solving? This insight confirmed what I’ve practiced and taught for years: Leaders must not only improve their thinking, but also become aware of how their biases and mental habits influence their decisions. That’s why I created the Leadership Thinking Time Journal! A free tool to help leaders pause, reflect, and lead with greater clarity, focus, and impact. 🎯 Download it FREE 👉 https://bit.ly/3HWYuNH Action Step 1: Schedule 15 minutes of strategic thinking this week Action Step 2: Use the journal to evaluate one bias shaping your leadership decisions #ToolTuesday #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #OnTargetCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #ThinkToLead #ChristianLeader #MarketplaceMinistry #NonprofitLeadership #LeadershipTools #ReginaldHoliday #FreeDownload #LeadershipReflection

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